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Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 606
This is the final Wednesday Poetry Prompt until May. The reason for that is simple: Starting on Friday (April 1), we’ll be writing a poem every single day of April in the 15th Annual April Poem-A-Day Challenge. Can’t wait to get started! For today’s prompt, write an astrology poem. Make the title of your poem your astrological sign. Write an astrological prediction. Map the stars. Or even get into related (but completely not related) fields, like astronomy or tarot. Have fun with it, because it’s written in the stars that much poeming is on the way. Remember: These prompts are […]
Where & How To Get The Right Reviews For Your Business via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Online reviews should be a core component of your marketing strategy. Stand out in local search by leveraging these top review platforms. The post Where & How To Get The Right Reviews For Your Business appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Create an Editorial Calendar [Examples + Templates]
If you’re anything like me, you’re consistently working out of at least 20 browser tabs, four journals, a yellow legal pad or two, and a myriad of Post-it notes stuck around your computer monitor. To the average overseer, it’s nothing short of chaos. To the blogger, it’s evidence of a (desperate) need for an editorial calendar. My muddled system transforms dramatically when I work with a team. I realize the need for organization and structure, and this could not be more necessary than managing a blog. Without a mutually agreed-upon system for planning, writing, and scheduling content every week, you […]
Why Your Brand Needs A Strong Visual Identity [+ 5 Examples to Inspire You]
Take a second to think about one of your favorite brands. A logo, storefront, color, or memorable ad campaign will likely pop into your mind. That’s because a brand’s visual identity is a powerful tool for telling a company’s story, building customer affinity, and increasing revenue. If done effectively, visual identity can communicate a particular feeling or message without words. But a poorly-designed identity can confuse customers with lackluster messaging and disjointed graphics. So it’s no surprise that consistent brands are 3.5x more likely to have strong brand visibility than inconsistent brands. Visual identity plays an essential role in branding, […]
Virtual Vision: 5 New LinkedIn Features & How B2B Marketers Can Use Them To Succeed
What are the newest features on LinkedIn*, and how can B2B marketers best use them to attract, engage, and convert business professionals? As the world’s leading business social platform, Microsoft’s LinkedIn has released a surprising array of innovative new ways for B2B marketers and brands to build new connections and forge even stronger existing relationships. LinkedIn has undoubtedly witnessed numerous social platforms adding elements to attract B2B marketers, yet it remains the dominant player in the massive business sector. An important factor in LinkedIn’s continuing dominance and growth has been its steadfast determination to innovate with an abundance of new […]
Gilly Macmillan: On the Thrill of Letter Writing
Gilly Macmillan is the internationally bestselling author of several critically acclaimed, fan favorites, including What She Knew, The Perfect Girl, The Nanny, To Tell You the Truth, and more. She lives in Bristol, England. Find her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Gilly Macmillan Photo by Celine Nieszawer Leextra In this post, Gilly discusses how a movie from the 1940s inspired her new thriller novel, The Long Weekend, how she navigated writing and researching a novel during a pandemic, and more! Name: Gilly MacmillanLiterary agent: Helen HellerBook title: The Long WeekendPublisher: William MorrowRelease date: March 29, 2022Genre/category: ThrillerPrevious titles: What She […]
New Agent Alert: Jazmia K. Young of Curtis Brown Ltd.
Jazmia Young is an associate agent at Curtis Brown Ltd. She received her bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing at the City College of New York and was a graduate of the Publishing Certificate Program at CCNY. Jazmia K. Young (20 Literary Agents Actively Seeking Writers and Their Writing.) She is interested in representing children’s books, picture books through YA, focusing on middle-grade fiction/nonfiction with the goal of amplifying underrepresented voices and experiences. She particularly loves stories with friendship ties, complicated family dynamics, and grief or loss. Being a New York native, anything based in the […]
Top Digital Marketing Trends For 2022: Oracle Survey Results via @sejournal, @mirandalmwrites
Looking for industry benchmarks to inform your marketing strategy and upcoming campaigns? Oracle survey results reveal what’s trending in digital marketing today. The post Top Digital Marketing Trends For 2022: Oracle Survey Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal.